Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children who are learning and developing in more than one language. In the US, 1 in 4 children under 8 are Dual Language Learners. Each one is given a precious…
A few years ago, I worked as a coach supporting a Pre-K teacher with young dual language learners (DLLs) – many of whom spoke Spanish. Nathan was one of the sweet four-year-old DLLs, and he…
Raise your hand if you learned a foreign language in school! Do you remember the unique name you chose to be called during your class? I do! You can call me Genevieve, today, instead of…
Children exposed to intentional storybook read alouds benefit from learning about written syntax and vocabulary, develop concepts of print and phonological awareness, and build their comprehension skills (National Early Literacy Panel 2008). However, listening to…
Phonological Awareness? Check! Alphabet Knowledge? Check! The Kindergarten countdown is underway and we still have one more skill to practice – Emergent Writing! Read on for some of our favorite Emergent Writing activities to try this…
Though we may not be exactly sure what school will look like for our children this year, one thing is certain. For many young children, the upcoming school year is extra special because they will…
Summertime, and the living is easy. Well… maybe not always so easy. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, planning activities for the summer months can feel daunting – and a bit exciting. There’s so…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “kids say the darndest things.” But if you are a teacher, parent, or have spent any time around a child, you know it’s true. Kids will make you laugh, shock…
When you think of literacy, the first things that come to mind are probably reading and writing. And while reading and writing are huge parts of literacy, children develop literacy skills before they can even…
